2023 Conservation Trailblazer Award Winner: Jim Heffelfinger

DSC has selected Jim Heffelfinger as the winner of the 2023 Conservation Trailblazer Award. This award celebrates the monumental contribution of wildlife professionals to the field of game and non-game wildlife conservation, including wildlife and habitat management, applied research and policy. Heffelfinger will be presented the award, plus a $10,000 contribution in his name toward […]

Cast Your Vote: Member’s Choice Photo 2022

Cast your vote for your favorite photo in the 2022 DSC Member Photo Contest. The DSC Staff has narrowed down their top 50 photos. Browse the gallery and then cast your vote at the bottom of the page!

DSC Announces Bull Elephant Award Winner Rep. Richard Hudson

DSC is honored to announce Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) as the recipient of DSC’s Bull Elephant Award in 2022. As a lifelong hunter and sportsman, Rep. Richard Hudson is a strong and vocal defender of our hunting heritage and the Second Amendment in the House and across the U.S. Capitol.

Avery Knowlton Named Recipient of 2022 Colin Caruthers Young Hunter Award

(Dec. 21, 2021 – DALLAS) — DSC is happy to announce Avery Knowlton of Dallas, Texas as the recipient of the Colin Caruthers Young Hunter Award (CCYH). To receive this award, the young hunter must have met a very strict set of criteria for hunting and academic achievement, as well as community service and leadership.

2022 Outfitter of the Year: Zambeze Delta Safaris

Please join DSC in congratulating Mark Haldane with Zambeze Delta Safaris (ZDS) as the 2022 Outfitter of the Year. DSC is proud to present Haldane with the award at the Thursday night banquet during the 40th Annual DSC Convention.

2022 Capstick Award Winner: Mateus Mutemba

The DSC Peter Hathaway Capstick Hunting Heritage Award Committee has selected Mateus Mutemba of Mozambique as the 2022 award recipient. Mutemba will be presented with the prestigious award at the 40th Annual DSC Convention and Expo during the Saturday evening banquet.

2022 Conservation Trailblazer Award: Casey Stemler

DSC has selected Casey Stemler as the winner of the 2022 Conservation Trailblazer Award. This award celebrates the immense contribution of wildlife professionals to the field of game and non-game wildlife conservation, including wildlife and habitat management, applied research and policy.

DSC 2022 Artist of the Year: Jocelyn Russell

  Wildlife artist Jocelyn Russell has been named the 2022 Artist of the Year for the 40th Anniversary DSC Convention to be held January 6-9, 2022. Her award will be presented during the Friday evening banquet in the Dallas Ballroom of the Omni Dallas Hotel.

Enter Today: 2022 DSC Photo Contest

Take any memorable photos in 2021? Send them in for the DSC Photo Contest!   The Photo Contest is open to all DSC Members who are not paid for photography.  Photos must from the 2021 calendar year.  Entries must be submitted by e-mail only to photo@biggame.org.   The categories are: Landscape  Wildlife Hunting/Fishing Mobile Device Other […]

DSC Member Trophy Awards: Deadline December 15

In the spirit of celebrating the experience and joy of hunting, DSC honors the trophies taken every year through the Member Trophy Awards. To complete your entry, send in: DSC Trophy Award Form Field photo of hunter with animal Official scoresheet (B&C for North America, SCI for all other entries) Don’t Forget: any animal taken in […]